Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
8 GB RAM on MacBook Neo cripples Windows 11 Arm multitasking in Parallels
Apple's A18 Pro chip in the MacBook Neo has demonstrated an unexpected capability: running Windows 11 on Arm through Parallels Desktop virtualization. This technical achievement challenges...
Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb Joins Revived Commodore as Community Advisor
Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, Microsoft's former Director of Xbox Live Programming and one of gaming's most recognizable community figures, has joined the newly revived Commodore brand as a Community...
Microsoft Copilot Health Preview: Privacy-First AI for Personal Medical Data Management
Microsoft has unveiled a preview of Copilot Health, positioning it as a privacy-focused AI assistant designed specifically for managing personal medical data. This move signals Microsoft's serious...
Microsoft Confirms Gaming Copilot for Xbox Consoles in 2025 with AI Guardrails
Microsoft has officially confirmed that Gaming Copilot will launch on Xbox consoles this year, marking the first major expansion of its AI assistant beyond Windows and mobile platforms. Xbox...
Windows 11 Insider Builds Enforce WHCP-First Driver Trust Model, Blocking Non-Compliant Kernel Drivers
Microsoft has begun enforcing a stricter driver trust model in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds, requiring kernel-mode drivers to pass Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP)...
Five Essential Cloud Architecture Courses for Mastering Hybrid Systems in 2026
Cloud architecture education is undergoing a fundamental transformation as we approach 2026. The focus has shifted decisively from simply cataloging available services to developing the ability to...
Upwind Runtime-First CNAPP Launches on Azure Marketplace with Microsoft Co-Sell Partnership
Microsoft has expanded its Azure Marketplace security offerings with the addition of Upwind's runtime-first Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP). The new agreement moves Upwind's...
Windows 11 Insider Builds Finally Let Users Customize C:\Users Folder Name During Setup
Microsoft has quietly introduced a long-requested feature in Windows 11 Insider builds: the ability to customize the name of the C:\Users folder during the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE). This...
Windows 11 Insider Build 22635.3850 Delivers Power Efficiency Gains and Settings Refinements
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3850 to the Beta Channel this week, focusing on power efficiency improvements and subtle quality-of-life enhancements. The update introduces...
Canary Build 29550.1000 Lands with 118 New Unicode 16.0 Emoji and Camera Controls
Microsoft released Windows Insider Preview Build 29550.1000 to the Canary Channel on March 13, 2026. This optional flight introduces two significant features: full support for Unicode 16.0 emoji and...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Gains On-Device OCR, Text Extraction, and QR Code Scanning in Latest Update
Microsoft has transformed the Windows 11 Snipping Tool from a basic screenshot utility into a powerful on-device OCR and text manipulation tool. The latest update, rolling out to Windows 11 users,...
RRAS zero-reboot hotpatch lands March 13 for Server 2022 and 2025 RCE bugs
Microsoft released an out-of-band hotpatch on March 13, 2026 addressing critical vulnerabilities in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) management tool. This security update...